Resources

As thousands of students head back to university this month, the insight profession has a talent challenge – and it starts much earlier than recruitment. How many students are studying Market Research as a degree? Very few. But perhaps that isn't the problem. Our future researchers are studying Psychology, Marketing,…

The conversation around recruitment often focuses on salary, hybrid working and benefits. While these remain important, recent conversations with early-career researchers suggest that priorities are shifting. Working with ESOMAR on their recent event, I had the opportunity to speak with a wide range of researchers at the beginning of their…

August is one of the best-kept secrets in recruitment. Many people assume hiring slows down over the summer, but it’s often the month when the strongest opportunities start to emerge. Why August works in your favour Hiring managers are back from holiday and planning for a busy autumn. Budgets are…

The role of the data analyst is shifting. Yes, technical skills like data cleaning, modelling and visualisation are still essential – they’re the foundations. But more and more, employers are looking beyond the technical. They want analysts who can influence, not just analyse. The most in-demand analysts today are those…

It’s tempting to ignore ageism, but as a profession we’re missing a trick if we do. According to ENI’s recent salary survey of people working in insight, 3% of respondents in permanent roles are aged 55 and over, and another 6% are in contract roles. How much more representative would…

In today’s digital age, LinkedIn has become more than just a platform for professional networking; it’s a powerful tool for personal branding. But, with millions of users posting content daily, how do you stand out from the crowd? When was the last time you updated your LinkedIn profile? Not just…

Neurodivergent people may need adjustments throughout the interview and onboarding, as well as long-term support in their role. If you want to highlight their unique strengths and support them in overcoming challenges, there are some key strategies we have listed that can create a more inclusive workplace for neurodivergent employees.…

Something that’s come up several times in conversations with clients when discussing making a more inclusive interview process, is scorecards. Some of our clients already use these and they’ve proven to be more impactful, provide more transparency and remove bias from the interview process. Whether you work with a recruiter,…

Advertising can either attract the right talent, or put them off completely. Here are five tips for making your job adverts inclusive. For the wider hiring process, see Inclusive hiring. Explore the guideDon’t ask for unnecessary requirementsAdvertise the salaryBe open to candidates from outside the sectorUse anonymous recruitmentBe careful with…

Your CV should make it easy to understand what you have done, what you can contribute and why the role interests you. Use the job description to choose the experience and skills that deserve the most space. Start with the essentialsInclude your name, email address and phone number. A short…